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Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) has developed a new certification programme for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency of Ventilation Systems (IAQVS) for residential applications. The programme covers mechanical ventilation systems for single dwellings (single family homes and apartments). Kick off online meetings are planned for 04, 12 and 20 May 2021. IAQVS The new ECC certification programme IAQVS was developed with the contribution of a dedicated Launching Committee. The technical c...

Danfoss has expanded its popular range of microchannel heat exchangers, with a new version optimized for use with low-density, low-GWP refrigerants like R1234ze and R515B. The new, world-first technology solves a key design challenge for OEMs transitioning to ultra-low GWP refrigerants such as R1234ze and R515B—especially in large air-cooled chillers using screw and centrifugal compression. Typically, the low density of these refrigera...

When choosing a chiller, there’s more to reducing emissions than the choice of refrigerant. Following is what one needs to know about chillers and new, low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerant alternatives. 3 Things To Know About Safety Some refrigerant alternatives are mildly flammable: All high-pressure refrigerant alternatives have some degree of flammability. To use these alternatives safely, there are significant implications on product configuration, installation cost, and...

Southern HVAC Corporation announced its recent acquisition of Five Star Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling (“Five Star”). Five Star provides heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical repair and replacement services to its customers throughout greater Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, and Hendersonville, NC markets as well as surrounding areas. Known locally for its outstanding customer service and workmanship, Five Star will retain its current brand while gaining support from So...

NAVAC, the supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines, recovery units, and other industry-specific items, has brought back its popular Need for Speed promotion. May 1 through September 30, the deal lets NAVAC provide HVAC customers directly with two free evacuation tools for those purchasing one of six qualifying vacuum pumps. hassle-free servicing pumps Intended to help distributors move existing inventory even as they stock up on additional...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced that its YORK® AMICHI™ YMPA air-cooled scroll DC inverter reversible heat pump, featuring low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) R454B refrigerant, has won Heat Pump Product of the Year in the 2021 ACR News Awards competition. Johnson Controls also won the 2021 CRH Innovation Award for the premium residential YORK YVAG heat recovery pump at the China Refrigeration Expo. YORK AMICHI and YVAG...

Lowering the amount of energy users use around the house is good for both the planet and wallets. But sometimes it’s easy to fall into bad habits (especially when they’ve been spending so much time at home during lockdown).  A new season is a good opportunity to look afresh at their energy usage, and perhaps to introduce a few simple changes to lower the amount we consume day-to-day. Following are five tips for giving energy habits a spring clean: Rethink the washing Did user...

The 13th Heat Pump Conference, organized by the International Energy Agency, was held in Jeju, South Korea, from 26 to 29 April 2021. CAREL was represented by Sergio Maria Capanelli, Residential HVAC Application Manager, who participated in the event with an analysis of the advantages and reliability of propane air-to-water heat pumps in the residential sector.  Addressing energy and environment Following the cancellation of the 2020 conference due to the pandemic, this year’s even...

Creating a healthier way of living® is Rinnai’s brand promise, and there’s no better way to uphold it than to invest in research and improvements resulting in cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Rinnai, whose previous product inventory leveraged industry norms like propane or natural gas, tested the use of Hydrogen-Enriched Natural Gas (HENG) across its tankless water heaters, boilers, and direct-vent wall furnaces. Cost efficiency  Rinnai’s products have bee...

Carrier Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, has launched Abound by Carrier, a new cloud-native platform, as part of its growing investment in digital solutions, designed to give people confidence in the health and safety of their indoor environments. Abound open technology platform Abound is an open technology platform that aggregates data from different systems and sensors, and provides building owners, operators, and o...

RGF Environmental Group, Inc., a major environmental design and manufacturing company, introduces the HALO-ROVE, a standalone, portable active air purifier that is capable of treating commercial spaces up to 1,000 square feet.  Utilizing RGF’s proprietary PHI-CELL product with Photohydroionization technology, the HALO ROVE provides significant reductions in viruses, bacteria, mold, and odor within minutes of operation. HALO-ROVE “As a part of RGF’s commitment to a whole...

Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcilik A.S, the organizer of the pioneerining Turkish industry exhibition, has announced its 2020 HVACR sector statistics. The exhibition will take place from 29 September to 02 October 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey. It will be one of the first face-to-face HVACR industry events following the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there is a minimal shrink in the total exports of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the air conditioning sector (heating, refrigeration, air conditioning,...

Carrier continues to invest in digital technologies to better serve commercial HVAC customers around the globe and to help provide healthier, safer and more efficient buildings. In support of that, Carrier’s Commercial Service business is launching a new tiered service offering to complement its existing BluEdge service platform: BluEdge™ Digital. The new digital offering, which can stand alone or be added to existing BluEdge service agreements, connects customers’ equipment t...

THT New Cool B.V. has become the first rental company in Europe to supply customers with trailers featuring the new Carrier Transicold Vector® eCool™, the first fully autonomous all-electric refrigerated trailer system to enter serial production. The two companies joined forces to develop the product, which is billed as a game-changer for the industry and marks a major step forward in cold chain sustainability. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneeri...

NevadaNano, an innovator in gas detection sensor technology announced its Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) R-290 Propane sensor.   The new device is the most accurate on the market, making it an ideal solution for residential and commercial R-290 propane applications including air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers. R-290 as an alternative "Nearly 200 countries around the world have resolved to eliminate ozone-deplet...

Eurovent has become a member of the Cool Coalition, a global initiative led by the UN Environment Programme. The initiative aims to promote access to efficient, climate-friendly cooling for both industrialized and developing countries. Eurovent joins the network of more than 100 partners to help achieve better standards and regulations across the globe in support of the Coalition’s objectives. Cool Coalition members are collaborating on science, policy, finance, and technology to meet g...

Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is strengthening its position in Europe with a strategic distributor agreement in Sweden with Algidus AB company. The agreement enables the experienced Algidus AB to offer Swedish food retailers cutting-edge remote display cases from Carrier. Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. “We are extremely proud that Algidus AB will...

Viessmann has developed the DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components in cooperation with its specialist partners. Gone are the days, when the transport and installation of a cylinder needed at least two people to pitch in. In cooperation with its specialist partners, Viessmann has developed the new Vitocell DHW cylinders into handy and convenient components. Installation can now easily be performed by one person, even for large DHW cylinders with capacities of up to 300 liters. Simpl...

Carrier Corporation (Carrier) has announced that it has signed agreements to acquire Guangdong Giwee Group (Giwee Group) and its subsidiaries, including Guangdong Chigo Heating & Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. (GCHV Global). Giwee Group's proven strength in the VRF and light commercial market in China will expand Carrier's access to this growing, global market. Giwee Group acquisition The global market for VRF and light commercial HVAC equipment is expected to reach approximately US$ 20 b...

Thanks to added capabilities and available new options, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is solidifying its reputation as the renowned US-based manufacturer of complete room air conditioning solutions, designed to deliver healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) and tackle serious issues, such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Under a suite of new accessory offerings called Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, the company has embraced scientific recommendations for how to best achieve except...

Air conditioning technologies and solutions firm, LG Electronics USA is continuing to pave the way for the future of connected buildings, with the expansion of its award-winning controls platform, LG MultiSITE. Empowering building owners and operators to optimize their operations and efficiency, especially with Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, the MultiSITE lineup is packed with advanced features that deliver more building synergy and accessibility than ever before. LG MultiSITE contro...

Carrier China recently hosted the “2021 Carrier Air Conditioning Festival,” a new event for attendees that demonstrated and reinforced Carrier’s history of innovation and the strength of its portfolio, at its new campus in Shanghai. Carrier China is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The “2021 Carrier Air Conditioning Festival” featured the Carrier Air Conditioni...

In the current scenario of ever-changing efficiency standards and certifications, manufacturers must stay ahead of the curve by offering modern equipment that fits the needs of not only customers but also local, national, and even global environmentally friendly initiatives.  The emphasis on green, environmentally friendly technologies to reduce the overall carbon footprint requires thinking outside the box when it comes to heating and cooling applications. inverter-driven air-to-wate...

Paul McCarver, President and CEO of Houston-based HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor, Delta T Equipment, announces a major office move to a larger facility for the company and its subsidiaries, Total Pump Solutions, and DT Fabrication, effective May 17th, 2021. Total Pump Solutions is a distributor of industry-renowned fire-suppression equipment. DT Fabrication manufactures Total Tanks domestic, fire, and combination water storage tanks. The state-of-the-art new facility The new facility...

Carrier Transicold hosted a special online event showcasing the company’s forward-thinking electrification and sustainability strategy, including the launch of its new connected cold chain solution, Lynx™ Fleet. Participants in The Cool Experience event learned details of the company’s commitment to developing a healthy, safe, and sustainable cold chain, which will help contribute to the European Union’s target of reducing CO2 emissions within the transport industry by...

Carrier Transicold launched the advanced Lynx™ Fleet solution for over-the-road refrigeration transporters in Europe. The Lynx Fleet solution applies advanced IoT, machine learning, and analytics technology to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the cargo’s journey. The suite of Lynx tools provides Carrier customers with enhanced visibility, increased connectivity, and actionable intelligence across the...

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) joins more than 35 other industry and environmental organizations in petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking uniform national standards for stationary air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment in the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. If promulgated, these standards will result in an additional half-billion tons of CO2 red...

DiversiTech Corp., an aftermarket manufacturer, and supplier of highly-engineered components for residential and light commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R), announced on March 24, 2021, that it has merged with Fresh-Aire UV, a pioneer in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) industry. IAQ product range “The addition of Fresh-Aire UV, a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), into the DiversiTech brand portfolio further strengthens our product leadership...

DENSO Corporation announced it has developed products for Advanced Drive, an advanced driver assistance technology featured on the new Lexus LS, released in Japan on April 8, 2021, and the new Toyota Mirai, to be released in Japan on April 12, 2021. DENSO’s newly developed products used in Advanced Drive include LiDAR for detecting the shapes of surrounding vehicles and roads; a Locator Telescopic Camera for detecting the environment ahead of the vehicle; a Spatial Information Service Ele...

Fujitsu General America, Inc. has released the new, single-phase J-IV and J-IVs Airstage VRF heat pump systems to replace the J-II and J-IIs lines. The systems serve heating and cooling applications between 3- and 5-ton capacities, making them ideal for the residential and light commercial markets. The new air-to-air heat pumps feature expanded heating operation ranges, offering powerful heating capacity at an outdoor ambient temperature of -15°F. a broad range of indoor units With more t...